A newly formed volcanic island has appeared in the Pacific Ocean. Analyze each of the sequences in the primary succession of species colonizing a newly formed island and select the answer choice that reflects the correct sequence A bare rock, small annual plants, lichens, shade-intolerant trees, shade tolerant trees B bare rock, lichens, small annual plants , perennial herbs and grasses, shade tolerant trees bare rock, lichens, perennial herbs and grasses, small annual plants , shade intolerant trees D bare rock, lichens, small annual plants , perennial herbs and grasses , shade intolerant trees
The correct sequence in the primary succession of species colonizing a newly formed island is:
Bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, shade tolerant trees - choice B.
This sequence is based on the typical pattern of primary succession on newly formed land, where lichens are the first organisms to colonize bare rock, followed by small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, and finally shade tolerant trees. Shade intolerant trees usually come later in the succession process after the establishment of shade tolerant trees.